Ajax is intensifying their efforts to sign England midfielder Jordan Henderson from Al Ettifaq on a permanent deal.

The latest developments on Jordan Henderson’s potential move to Ajax have been the subject of intense speculation in the footballing world. Despite his struggles to settle at Al Ettifaq, the Saudi club has made it unequivocally clear that they are not open to the idea of letting him leave on a loan basis. Their stance seems to revolve around recouping their initial £12m investment, indicating that they are only open to a permanent deal if an agreement is to be reached in the upcoming transfer window in January.

With Al Ettifaq’s position clearly articulated, Ajax has shifted its focus to intensifying efforts to secure Henderson on a permanent deal. The Eredivisie club finds themselves in a challenging position in their domestic league, trailing 23 points behind league leaders PSV, and they see Henderson as a potential catalyst to help push for European qualification in the remaining part of the season. Ajax considers the England midfielder as someone who can make an immediate impact and provide a significant boost to the club’s performance moving forward.

While Al Ettifaq has not provided a clear indication of the potential transfer fee for Henderson, Ajax remains hopeful that they can strike a deal and bring the midfielder to the Dutch club. It’s also reported that Henderson himself is uncertain about whether Al Ettifaq will be willing to let him go, adding an element of uncertainty to the situation.

This potential move is one which has drawn widespread attention, especially considering Henderson’s previous association with Liverpool and the fact that he joined Al Ettifaq – a team managed by Steven Gerrard – during the summer for £12m. The entire footballing community waits with bated breath to see how this transfer saga will unfold in the upcoming transfer window.